2012 MVR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2743 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2400 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2555 SAR

2012 MVR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MVR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.2743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 0.2400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2662 to the December average rate of 0.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2743 was down 6.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,371 SAR

2011 Average 1,379 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,200 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.24 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2686

0.2410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2662, compared to 0.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0312 SAR (High: 0.2743 / Low: 0.2430). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SAR (High: 0.2666 / Low: 0.2659).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2504) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2664), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0159 (-5.98%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2504

2011 Avg (July) 0.2664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2669	0.2659	0.2662
February	0.2669	0.2658	0.2662
March	0.2668	0.2659	0.2663
April	0.2666	0.2659	0.2663
May	0.2669	0.2658	0.2663
June	0.2666	0.2659	0.2662
July	0.2743	0.2430	0.2504
August	0.2446	0.2426	0.2436
September	0.2444	0.2426	0.2433
October	0.2439	0.2400	0.2433
November	0.2439	0.2424	0.2434
December	0.2447	0.2431	0.2440